2013 BMW X1 BMW X1 2013

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2013 BMW X1 repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 60 repairs.
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2013 BMW X1 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 BMW X1

Engine not specified

2000 mi Replace fuel injector 

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2013 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

8900 mi

US $10
Low coolant warning, added coolant. Coolant leak? Low engine oil, added 1qt oil. 
9000 mi Engine Malfunction warning - "Valvetronic System Deactivated Adjustment Fault". Replaced Valvetronic motor, eccentric shaft, gasket, needle bearings. Coolant leak - Replaced pressure expansion tank cap 
39000 mi

US $1350
repair/replace coolant system, water pump broke 
45142 mi

US $1700
timing belt replacement spark plug replacement 
45465 mi

US $2635
replace Valvetronic motor and broken air intake tube 
11160 mi

C $50
The indash monitoring system indicated that the coolant was low. Added 750ml of 50/50 antifreeze 
13640 mi It appears that the head gasket has failed. There is evidence of coolant washing 4 cylinders. There is also evidence of water in the oil (from oil analysis). 

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2013 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

133000 mi

US $800
valve cover gasket 
39700 mi Service engine light. Dealer replaced thermostat. Covered by warranty. 
9000 mi Fuel injector replaced 
15000 mi low coolant. Pressure tested, no leak found Check engine light came on. 
58000 mi

US $460
Thermostat heater failed. Took two trips to repair, initial replacement part was bad. 

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2013 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

75000 mi Thermostat replaced. 
21500 mi When changing the oil, the technician cross threaded the drain plug. A repair was attempted using a threaded insert. Now the oil pan will be replaced. Part is on order, from Germany, they are expecting 10-12 days for delivery. 
24500 mi Thermostat replaced. The car produced a "service engine soon" light. 
72000 mi

US $50
Turbo actuator replaced, valve cover gasket replaced Thermostat replaced 
57000 mi Engine malfunction error. Reduced Power. Dealer said it was a misconfiguration with air sensors 
57800 mi engine is smoking and is not stopping smoking at start up and warm up. white smoke. Repair is not defined at this time, vehicle is still in the BMW garage. 
37000 mi

US $600
Turbo wastegate 
37000 mi

US $350
Service engine soon light on. Replaced thermostat, cooling flush and refilled 
28000 mi Shuddering on acceleration, mainly at low speeds and only with some throttle openings 
41000 mi

US $400
Replace spark plugs 
77000 mi

US $1800
Leak in turbo oil supply line; smoke at starting. New part has improvement which dealer said would prevent leak from reoccurring. Repair guaranteed for 2 yrs. per dealer. 
57040 mi

C $2
Car stalls out when selected into drive when cold. Seems ok after restart. Will repeat occasionally when started cold. No repair attempted yet. 

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2013 BMW X1 Engine Problems

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